The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-09
Ladies' Department.
Some Ideas for Christmas Work.


Most people appreciate the thought
and time expended upon "home-
made articles, and prize the work of
ones fingers far beyond its value in
dollars and cents. In the following
there may be some not thought OF
by every one.
A pretty cover for lamp shade is
made of two shades of colors of No.
8 ribbon-orange and golden brown,
or two Stands of olive, etc. For a
shade the size of a students or Spen.
Ger shade, two and three.eights yards
of each color will be required. Cut
each in nine equal pieces, and point
one end of each oy folding it selvage
to selvage, and running together the
raw edges. Alternating colors, run
all the stripes together just back Of
the cord edge, from the points which
form tho lower end to three inches
from the other end. The selvages of
the ribbon are on the right side, and
cause the cover to lie in burrows on
the shade. Turn over the un6nish-
ed end of each piece one and three
fourth inches, forming loops. Hem
ON the wrong side quarter OF an
inch below the ends of the seams;
then a row Of stitching at the top OF
these seams makes a place to run in
elastic. The elastic should about fit
the CONSTRUCTED part of the shade, and
the knot be covered with generous
loops and ends of narrow ribbons to
match the cover. Finish with lace
tulled under the points; or with a
ball on each point. Of course this
cover must be removed when the
lamp is lighted.
Another way: A piece of fancy
lace edging having scallops terminal.
ing in loops. It should be long enough
to lie loose about the shade, and two
and halfinches or more wide. Knot
a deep fringe of embroidery silk in
the loops, crochet few rows to
match around the top, and run In
1ibbon to tie it to the shade.
For a min.cuIe case buy the out
fit at druggists, and make plush
case to fit. The contents will be of
the quality and, the case your
own work. The size of implements
varies, but usually piece of plush
seven by twelve inches will be sutfi-
Gent for the outside. Quilt satin the
same size for lining, and place gath
cred pocket across one end Of it for
chamois, emery-paper, etc. Then fit
the articles compactly in such a
manner that the case may roll well
ard make a place for each by stitch
ing strips to the lining wherever
needed. For straps. cover half.inch
wide strip Of canvas with satin lap
ped over and stitched through the
centre. When the straps and pocket
are in position, lay the right side of
plush and lining together, and stitch
Two sides and one end; turn and
blind-stitch the remaining end. Roll
the case, and tie around it ribbon
sewed to the centre Of one end. The
end to which the ribbon is attached
may be pointed. Another way is to
make pretty bag for the implements.
A bureau drawer sachet to replace
a paper in the bottom will perfume
the drawer tor year. 1t should be
made, preferably, of silk or satin
lined with silesia cut to fit the draw
er. But if it be impracticable to
measure, make the sachet eighteen
hy forty.fve inches, or OF one ana
quarter yards of material. THIS will
do for very large dressing case
and may be folded to fit smaller
Pad with two thickAesses of sheet
wadding, and between them sprinkle
one or two ounces Of sachet powder.
Tie like bed-comforter about three
inches apart with TUFTS of filoselle or
bows of narrow ribbon sewed on. A
large loose spray embroidered or a
bow of handsome ribbon should be
in the lower left corner.
A rich lamp mat may be inexpen-
sively made. On lining canyas draw
with q pencil circle fifteen inches
in diameter. .....
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